About Us
Emory University offers a one-year Breast Imaging Fellowship. The training curriculum includes the following:
- Interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammograms including digital tomosynthesis;
- Performing and interpreting breast ultrasound exams;
- Interpretation of breast MRI; and
- Attaining proficiency in breast interventional procedures including all forms of pre-operative localization (wire localization, radioactive seed placement localization, and reflector placement), ultrasound-guided biopsy, MRI-guided breast biopsy, stereotactic biopsy (prone and upright units), and abscess drainage.
We follow the revised curriculum of the American College of Radiology/Society of Breast Imaging.
As imaging is the foundation for a multidisciplinary approach for breast care, the fellow will be integrated into the Emory Breast Health Care Team which includes breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast pathologists, and an array of nurse navigators, nurses, nurse practitioners, technologists, and support staff. For all involved, empathetic, evidence-based patient care and interaction are emphasized and practiced. Breast imaging fellows will actively participate in weekly multidisciplinary breast conferences at all hospitals where they rotate.
The breast fellowship also involves teaching medical students and residents. Research opportunities are available and encouraged and research time will be allocated to those with approved projects and demonstrable progress.
DIRECTOR: Anna Holbrook, MD - Associate Professor
Faculty
Faculty consists of a team of 12 dedicated breast imagers who have trained at different programs across the United States. They are involved in multiple leadership and committee roles nationally, regionally, and within Emory.
Equipment
Digital mammography with tomosynthesis is used at all Emory Breast Imaging Centers. Other
Facilities
At the present time, rotations are divided among the Winship Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Care Center on the main Emory campus in Atlanta, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, and the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Call
Breast fellows have junior faculty appointments and presently rotate in the chest (plain film) call pool. Frequency of
Available Positions
There are five positions per year. We accept applications starting in the early fall for positions two years hence. We participate in the Breast Imaging NRMP Match.
Qualifications
Must be able to obtain a Georgia Medical License (may be important to graduates of international medical programs). Please refer to the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners for further information.
Must be board-eligible for a Certificate in Diagnostic Radiology, having completed an accredited radiology residency program prior to the start date of the fellowship.
Application
Please email or mail your completed application with all required materials to both of the following personnel:
Anna Holbrook, MD
(anna.holbrook@emory.edu)
Fellowship Director
Breast Imaging Center
Winship Cancer Center Institute
1365-C Clifton Road
Suite C1104
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-778-4446
La Toya Handsford
(latoya.handsford@emoryhealthcare.org)
Fellowship Program
Breast Imaging Center
Winship Cancer Institute
1701 Uppergate Drive
Suite 1104
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
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